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The economic impact of higher education, teaching, research and innovation

Our sector contributes more than £265 billion to the UK economy.

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Impact of universities: in numbers

Compelling evidence of the impact that UK universities have.

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Access, participation and student success conference 2024

Bringing together experts on widening opportunity for all.

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What we’ve achieved so far is only a fraction of what universities could do.

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    Supporting students to succeed

    We want a system which is fairer to all and supports the long-term ambitions of our universities to educate the next generation.

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    Putting universities at the heart of growth

    We want to harness universities’ capacity to drive economic growth, innovation, creativity, and productivity.

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    Supporting opportunity, place, and social mobility

    We can do more to improve opportunity and social mobility across the UK.

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Our campaign celebrates the stories and achievements of students and graduates who were the first in their family to go to university.

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5 September 2024 News
5 September 2024 News

New report reveals key role universities play in boosting growth and productivity across the UK

The higher education sector contributes more than £265 billion to the UK economy.

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5 September 2024 Speech

Speech by Professor Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE, President of Universities UK

Our President, sets out her vision for the sector at our annual conference 2024.

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15 July 2024 Case study

‘It has to be together’: why businesses work with universities

Hear from Rolls-Royce's Ash Owen about Rolls-Royce’s partnership with Cranfield University.

24 July 2024 Media releases
24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.

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  • 8 - 9 October 2024 Conference

    Transnational education conference 2024

    Our biggest conference yet on this topic will be useful for those either with responsibility for, or delivering, transnational education.

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    Global research and innovation conference 2024

    Join us for dynamic conference where we will explore the critical question: 'Can international R&I deliver equitable global impact - and support the UK’s national interest?'

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    Access, participation and student success conference 2024

    Join us for our annual conference bringing together experts on widening opportunities for all students.

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